Spiritual Conversation
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A Guide to the Spiritual Conversation in this retreat
Spiritual conversation involves deeply listening to one another. Being open to the idea of God’s spirit as guiding. In the first round, each person shares the insights gained from their prayer. In the second round, the participants explore how they were impacted by what they heard in the first round, eg. “What I heard was…” In the third round a more open discussion
Each group will be limited to five per session. Further dates and times will be announced in due course.
Anna, our sister from another time
You knew…
Keep speaking to us about the coming Emmanuel
That we might discern the divine in this messy crazy world
Grasping even in small ways we all live in God’s house.
Day 1 - the article
Maria Haggett
Anna was a prophet who literally lived in the temple. She likely became a widow when she was in her 20’s and now spends her time in the Temple.
This is a special woman, the only one called prophet
Day 2 - the poem
Marlene Margburg
I early accustomed myself to look for the hand of God in the minutest occurrence
Day 3 - the song
Kevin Carville
Having contacted KC with the idea of redeveloping “I just haven’t met you yet
Day 4 - the image
Susan Daily IBVM
Have written to Susan. The project is a possibility. Meeting Christ in our every day.
Day 5 - the psalm
Psalm 150
.There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age